Hard mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.56 km for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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78 m

Great Arber Lake

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As a cirque lake, the Great Arbersee is a relic from the last ice age. A special feature is the swinging lawn. The oscillating lawns, known as floating islands, are …

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95 m

Arbersee House

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In 2016 the old Arberseehaus was demolished. After around two years of construction, the magnificent new building was opened in the summer of 2018. With its rustic charm, the new …

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130 m

Wooden marble run at the Großer Arbersee

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Great forest ball track right next to the large Arbersee. At the entrance you pull a wooden ball from a machine for one euro, with which you can then play …

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845 m

A little off the forest road, the old hiking trail from the Arbersee up the Geigenbach Falls has now almost completely disappeared. Surefootedness required. Location is only allowed from 1.7.-30.10. be entered (wildlife sanctuary)

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2.28 km

Brennes Spruce

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A huge spruce 🌲 over 250 years old ’

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2.50 km

View from Stallriegel

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Beautiful landscape on the way to the Großer Arber.

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3.65 km

Forest trail to Großer Arber

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Very beautiful and sometimes challenging hiking trail up to the Arber. The effort for the ascent (descent) is worth it, if only because of the nature. Sure-footedness and sturdy shoes are essential!

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5.26 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.48 km

1.62 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.25 km

1.83 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,220 m)

Lowest point (940 m)

Weather

Monday 20 April

9°C

1°C

49 %

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Great Arber Lake

Arbersee House

Wooden marble run at the Großer Arbersee

Geigenbach Waterfalls

Brennes Spruce

View from Stallriegel

Forest trail to Großer Arber

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